Alina Topelson
About Alina Topelson
Alina Topelson is the Vice President of Legal, Regulatory Affairs & Policy at Jefferies, with extensive experience in compliance and legal roles across various organizations.
Vice President, Legal, Regulatory Affairs & Policy at Jefferies
Alina Topelson has been serving as Vice President of Legal, Regulatory Affairs, and Policy at Jefferies since 2019. Based in New York, she oversees various legal and regulatory aspects critical to the firm’s operations. Her role includes ensuring compliance with industry regulations and developing policy frameworks to align with the evolving legal landscape.
Principal Compliance Examiner at FINRA
From 2014 to 2019, Alina Topelson worked as a Principal Compliance Examiner at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in the Greater New York City Area. During her five-year tenure, she was responsible for examining and ensuring that member firms complied with FINRA regulations. This role involved detailed compliance assessments and implementing measures to mitigate regulatory risks.
General Counsel at Stathis Enterprises LLC
Alina Topelson held the position of General Counsel at Stathis Enterprises LLC from 2010 to 2014. In this capacity, she provided legal advice and support for the company’s various business activities. Her responsibilities included handling corporate legal matters, overseeing contractual agreements, and ensuring overall regulatory compliance.
Education and Credentials
Alina Topelson earned her Juris Doctor (JD) degree from St. John's University School of Law, where she studied from 2005 to 2008. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Marketing/Marketing Management, General from Baruch College, which she completed from 2000 to 2004. Her educational background has equipped her with the legal and business acumen necessary for her roles in the legal and regulatory fields.